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Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

Situated within the state of state, India, the Gandhi Zoological Park is found in Visakhapatnam amidst Kambalakonda Reserve Forest.

Positioned between 2 hills and also the Bay of geographical region on the east, this park covers a locality of 625 acres and is that the biggest facility that's encircled by natural reserve. Tourists square measure interested in it because of the presence of assorted sorts of animals and birds and also the lovely natural surroundings.

History

Opened to the general public on nineteenth could 1977, this Zoological Park is called once the previous Prime Minister of Asian country, Mrs. Gandhi. encircled by the scenic jap Ghats on three sides and Bay of geographical region on the fourth, it covers a locality of 625 acres (2.53 km2) of Visakhapatnam. situated adjacent to the Kambalakonda reserve Forest, around eighty species of birds and animals inhabit this park that represents their natural surroundings. These parks along square measure a requirement see for tourists.

Animals

The eighty species of animals square measure classified into varied sections of primates, tiny mammals, reptiles, carnivores, lesser carnivores, ungulates and class. Lions, tigers, panthers, bears, jaguars and pumas square measure contained within the carnivores section. Lesser mammals embody wild dogs, even-toed ungulate, jackals, hyenas and wolves. All 3 sorts of crocodiles square measure preserved during a separate section reserved for reptiles and crocodiles. varied species of monkeys square measure housed within the primates section and water lizards and pythons will be viewed by guests within the craniate section. A rare assortment of birds unknown to the region also are accommodated within the facility. guests should abide by the foundations and rules that square measure placed beneath strict supervising of the authorities and trainers for the welfare of the animals. The facility additionally offers elephant back rides to the guests.

The facility Park is found close to Mathurawada on the National route five (India) concerning four kilometres (2.5 mi) from the Visakhapatnam train depot.

Rail : Visakhapatnam, a serious junction on the commercially vital urban center, Kolkata road is well connected by rail with capital of India, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. categorical trains square measure accessible daily to all or any these four major cities.

Air : Connected with urban center, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. Indian Airlines flies to Hyderabad daily and 5 flights per week to urban center, capital of India and Kolkata.

Visit timings:

Public viewing at The Mrs. Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam is open on all days of the week between nine.00 A.M to 5 P.M, except Mondays. The facility could be a should visit for tourists in Visakhapatnam.